Accused arrested

Published February 18, 2012

KOHAT, Feb 18: The Cantonment police have arrested a murder accused during a raid in Mohammadzai area on Hangu road here.

An official, Aqeeq Hussain, told Dawn on Saturday that Mohammad Iqbal alias Mony was wanted by the police in the murder case of Gul Nawaz and the court had also declared him as proclaimed offender.

The police also arrested Anwar who had provided shelter to the accused in his home in Mohammadzai village. The police seized a pistol from the possession of the main accused. —Correspondent

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